Disability Services (Academic Programs)

Description:The Centre for Students with Disabilities strives to provide the highest quality service to each student with a disability attending Algonquin College. It is the role of the CSD to ensure that every student with a disability has an equal opportunity to be successful.

Referral:Once accepted, new students wanting accommodations should contact the Centre for Students with Disabilities and submit appropriate documentation as early as possible.

Fee:No

Application:An appointment with a CSD counsellor will be set up. At the appointment, the counsellor and student will review documentation and together determine what services and accommodations are appropriate.

Description:Ottawa's Algonquin College and Carleton University offer attendant and personal care services, 24-hours a day, 12 months of the year at no cost to students with physical disabilities living in residence.

Staffing:Attendants are fellow students who receive extensive training and follow a code of conduct that outlines expectations and acceptable behaviour in accordance with the goals and philosophy of the program. The attendants are hired by a panel that includes students with disabilities who are clients of the program.

Hours:24 hours/day, 12 months/year

Fee:No

Application:Clients must apply. Application information is available on the website.

Description:The Centre for Students with Disabilities (CSD) at Centennial College is a confidential service that provides counselling, support, advocacy and accommodations for students with documented disabilities.

Description:The Access and Support Centre (ASC) team works in partnership with students and faculty to ensure that students with disabilities have equal access to all aspects of the academic environment.

Description:Fanshawe College and Accessibility Services are committed to providing supportive services and academic accommodations to equalize the opportunities of students with disabilities in meeting the essential requirements of his/her academic program/courses.

Description:Offers services and supports that help meet the needs of students with various disabilities so they can participate in all aspects of college life at George Brown College's three campuses and Ryerson location.

Description:Works collaboratively with students with disabilities to coordinate academic accommodations.Services include:Coordination and implementation of ASL Interpreters and/or Computerized Note TakersTranscription services, Assistive TechnologyAssisting with purchases of technology and referrals to psychoeducational assessment using the Bursary for Students with DisabilitiesAcademic accommodations, strategies and supports for in class and testing situationsReferrals to on and off campus supports and servicesLiaising with Faculty or other College staff for student advocacyAnnual Easy Start Transition Program, a one-day session for new students to learn about services and self-advocacyAutism Spectrum Disorder Group

Description:The Community Integration through Co-operative Education (CICE) certificate program is designed to provide adults with intellectual disabilities (also known as developmental disabilities) the opportunity to experience college life. Students will learn skills that promote independence in areas such as communication, self-awareness, advocacy, community and leadership.

Eligibility:Must have a documented developmental/intellectual disability; Must be 19 years or older on the first day of classes (day after Labour Day);Must be able to participate in an admissions interview to determine program suitability, interest and personal goals;Must submit all required documentation prior to the date stated in the admission package;Must demonstrate a willingness to participate fully in the program.

Description:Accessible Learning Services works in collaboration with students, faculty and support staff. Together, we identify and implement strategies to ensure that all students can have an equal opportunity to achieve their educational goals. Services are available to students at all Mohawk College campuses.

Description:The program is aimed at college and university students living with disabilities. The summer job can be in any National Bank sector and takes the candidate's profile into account.This program awards a $5,000 scholarship, combined with a 12-week paid summer job to two students enrolled in a Quebec, Ontario or New Brunswick university. A $2,500 scholarship, combined with a 10-week paid summer job, is also available for college students residing in Quebec.

Eligibility:Be registered in a full-time or part-time university or college program in a field related to the internship offered at National Bank (Finance, Accounting, IT, Customer Service, Communication, Human Resources, etc);Be an adult (age 18) and legally entitled to work in Canada;Bilingual (an asset);Have a very good academic record;Have extracurricular activities that demonstrate your social involvement;Able to enclose proof of your disability (medical certificate) with your file.

Fee:No

Application:Once posted you can apply online through the NBC job posting page. For all other information, e-mail diversity@nbc.ca

Description:A web-based course designed specifically to target and address areas that research has shown are problematic for students with learning disabilities as they make the transition to post-secondary education. This course provides students with strategies to be better prepared for post-secondary education, and to better deal with the increased demands of workload and self-advocacy required at this level.

Eligibility:To be eligible for the OLTS program, students must: be identified/diagnosed with a learning disability, ADHD and/or ASD, be in Grade11 or 12, plan to attend college or university and have daily access to a computer and the internet .

Staffing:Trained teacher candidates at Queen's Faculty of Education, and supervised by staff at the Regional Assessment and Resource Centre.

Description:Queen's Student Accessibility Services (QSAS) works with other members of the Queens community to ensure the university and its programs are accessible to students with disabilities.Their goal is to support students' successful transition to university and to help ensure academic and personal success at Queen's.

Description:Counseling and Accessibility Services offer support to current students with physical and mental disabilities through academic accommodations and counseling. These services can help students fulfill their personal and academic potential through individual and/or group supports.

Description:SOAR is a curriculum support program for students in grades 7-8 with learning disabilities. The program provides students with the opportunity to learn and talk about learning and learning disabilities, study skills and strategies for success, making choices and choosing paths, and developing self-advocacy skills.

Description:Services for child and adult amputees. The War Amps Child Amputee (CHAMP) Program provides services for child amputees under the age 18 and their families, including financial assistance for artificial limbs, regional seminars and peer support.

Description:Access Service works collaboratively with the university community to facilitate the academic accommodation process. Access Service is responsible to assess, establish, and implement appropriate academic accommodations for students who have a disability with respect and reliability.

Eligibility:University of Ottawa students with disabilities. To register with Access Service, a student must provide documentation confirming the presence of a disability or bona fide medical condition and whether the disability or condition is permanent or temporary.

Referral:Self-referral is acceptable with the provision of appropriate documentation of disabilities.

Fee:No additional fee. OSAP and BSWD are available to eligible students.

Application:Register with Access Services online with your @uOttawa email or by contacting the office.

Description:The Transition Program provides students with disabilities an introduction to the postsecondary learning environment as well as an opportunity to smooth the academic transition from secondary school to post-secondary school. It features information sessions, campus tours, mock lectures, social activities, and workshops.

Description:The AccessAbility Resource Centre provides and coordinates services, academic accommodation and programs that enable students with disabilities to maximize their educational potential and to increase awareness of inclusive values among all members of the University community. Services include Test/Exam Services, Notetaking Services and Learning Strategies Services.

Description:The AccessAbility Resource Centre provides and coordinates services, academic accommodation and programs that enable students with disabilities to maximize their educational potential and to increase awareness of inclusive values among all members of the University community. Services include academic support services, alternate communication, assistive devices, alternate format materials, alternative test/exam arrangements, personal assistance and note taking.

Description:SSD plays a central role in Westerns efforts to ensure that its academic programs are accessible for all students at the graduate and undergraduate levels. SSD arranges academic accommodation for classes, exams, internships and other course or program activities. SSD also provides digital and Braille textbooks, accessible campus transportation, learning strategy instruction for students with learning disabilities, access to computer labs that are equipped with assistive technology, referrals for assessments and other services, and bursaries for students who meet OSAPs eligibility criteria.

Description:STEPS is a free information session open to all incoming first year Western students with disabilities and their families. Topics discussed include accessing supports at Western, learning self-advocacy skills for the transition to university, academic accommodation, documentation requirements and next steps. Sessions will run at 1 pm daily in conjunction with Summer Academic Orientation from June 27 to July 28.

Description:LDS aims to provide confidential support for students identified with learning disabilities in order to facilitate their academic, personal and career goals. They provide 1:1 academic support by setting up reasonable academic accommodations for students based on the nature of their disability, their documentation, and the academic integrity of their courses.

Eligibility:Students with diagnosed learning disabilities, attention deficit disorder (ADD) or autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) who are registered at York University.

Referral:Self-referral is acceptable with the provision of appropriate documentation of disabilities.

Fee:No fee for most services other than regular tuition fees for York University. Costs for some services may be incurred (e.g. individualized tutoring, psychoeducational assessments). Students who are eligible for OSAP may access BSWD.

Application:Apply to York through OUAC. Upon admission, complete the Disability Services Student Questionnaire, and an appointment will be set up.

Description:Project ADVANCE is a free 2-week transition summer program to prepare high school students with any documented disabilities (e.g., learning disabilities, mental health disabilities, physical, sensory and medical disabilities) for success in their post-secondary studies at York. During Project ADVANCE, students will have the opportunity to learn about academic strategies, assistive technologies, and the availability of campus support at York.

Eligibility:Project ADVANCE is available to students who: 1. Have a documented disability (learning, mental health, physical, sensory, or medical disability); 2. Are residents of the Province of Ontario; 3. Have accepted an offer to attend York University in the coming Summer, Fall or Winter terms

Referral:Self-referral is acceptable with the provision of appropriate documentation of disabilities.

Fee:A $200 registration fee is required upfront. However, this fee will be refunded pending an 80% program attendance rate.

Application:Applicants must complete an online Project ADVANCE Application Form up to a week before the program starts.

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